Craniostenosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak leads the neurosurgery department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex skull and brain procedures.

• Specialises in neurosurgery for infants and adults involving skull reconstruction
• Performs microsurgical repairs to correct bone growth and relieve brain pressure
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to address associated nerve issues
• Utilises surgical techniques focused on promoting natural brain development

The doctor specializes in advanced neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures, with a primary clinical focus on micro-surgical treatments for lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Extensive expertise includes the surgical management of scoliosis, brain and spine tumors, and spinal fractures.

Furthermore, the doctor is highly experienced in performing complex interventions for spinal canal narrowing and lumbar spondylolisthesis, utilizing precision techniques to address degenerative spinal conditions and restore patient mobility.

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Professor Fikret Baskan is a specialist paediatric neurosurgeon at Biruni University Hospital with nearly a decade of dedicated focus on complex skull and brain procedures in children.

• Specialises in treating congenital anomalies such as craniostenosis and spina bifida
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
• Expert in neuro-oncological surgery for treating tumours within the central nervous system
• Experienced in managing hydrocephalus using shunt systems and endoscopic techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training the next generation of neurological surgeons

Dr. Mehmet Ozek is a neurosurgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic. He specializes in endoscopic skull base surgery and functional neurosurgery. He focuses on movement disorders and spinal conditions like herniated discs. Dr. Ozek completed fellowships at Yale University and Florida University.

• Winner of the Prof. Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award.
• Authored over 40 articles in SCI international journals.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Works at JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade, a modern surgical facility in Istanbul.

Professor Gulsah Bademci leads care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with prestigious training from Yale University School of Medicine.

• Trained under world-renowned neurosurgeon Professor Gazi Yasargil at the University of Arkansas
• Holds EANS European Board certification for brain and nerve surgery
• Specialises in hydrocephalus surgery and complex paediatric skull procedures
• Uses medical illustration skills for precise surgical planning and mapping
• Recognised professor formerly at Yuksek Ihtisas University Faculty of Medicine